I have never had any tenant object to paying an extra $35 per month to have the softener, that is about what they cost to rent from softener companies.

And I am also going to organize a workshop that the entire GrumpyHerd, should attend where I will show everyone how to customize the sites so it is credible, 100% unique, that it looks professional, and most importantly, that it converts.Keep an eye out for that.

It was a badly organized auction and supposed to be absolute.

Remember, no system is perfect, so avoid the temptation of constantly chasing after the next shiny object.

In 2008 the average property value fell 40% + .Here are some rules for passive investors that I have come up with through the years1- before investing in syndications determine if REITs can satisfy your investment objectives.  

I know a lot of the TK sales organizations glossed over this aspect years ago but everyone of them has a license these days..

I have saved and organized electronically all receipts for expenses as well as improvements on the property. 

My brother in law works for them, absolutely loves his job and his employer, so very hard to be objective about deciding to invest. 

BiggerPockets (BP) does have some tools and templates that can help keep you organized (like checklists for inspections, title, and earnest money).

When I started, I first wrote out my 3 main objectives for my portfolio, which was cash flow, appreciation, tax benifiets in that order.